Just in Time
Production Systems: 10 things to consider when implementing a Pull System
Pull vs. Push Production System
Read More »Focused Improvement Training. CAP-Do and the 16 Major Losses
The packer was equipped with 12 obsolete pneumatic control valves...
Read More »Introduction to the Toyota Production System (TPS)
Brief history of Manufacturing 1980’s OPEC oil embargo drives up fuel prices, Japan imports small cars with increased fuel mileage. How we learned about TPS Quality of cars – but not right awayPilgrimages – Hayes, Wheelwright, ClarkJoint ventures – Nummi-Geo…Japanese NA operations-Georgetown, KYJapanese sages- Ohno, Shingo, MondenAmerican translation – “Lean”,…
Read More »Jidoka
Quality is built in during every step of the manufacturing process. If equipment malfunctions or defect is detected, machine in question will automatically stops, dragging down the rest of production until the problem is resolved. For the Just-In-Time system, every single part that is made and supplied must meet predetermined…
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4M Analysis Process
The purpose of this procedure is to define the steps to do a 4M …
